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MLK Day of Service 2024: Walk For Warmth
January 15, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
JRC is a proud member organization of Interfaith Action of Evanston (IAE). Join IAE for their 5th annual Walk for Warmth in the fight against homelessness and hunger in our community. Help carry on Dr. King’s legacy and continue his fight for economic, social, and racial justice. Note that you don’t have to complete the full walk to participate! There are many ways to support – donating or sponsoring are just as impactful. Registration and details.
The forecast is for frigid temps- brrr. We will NOT be following the traditional 2-mile Walk route this year. Instead, we invite you to join us for a short walk around the block following the program. If you do not wish to walk, you may remain in the First United Methodist Church sanctuary until the walkers return. Whether or not you plan to walk, please join us for the program, music, and a chance to gather with some very caring people, your fellow supporters of the Walk for Warmth.
Walk for Warmth Schedule, Latest Cold Weather Version
10:30 AM Gather Indoors. The sanctuary doors at First United Methodist Church, on Hinman Ave. at Church St., open for the arrival of Walk participants. Enter on Hinman. No check-in is needed for registered walkers. Convenient free parking is available in the parking garage on Church, across the street.
10:45 AM The Program, Indoors. The program begins in the sanctuary. Look for your team’s (faith community’s or organization’s) sign and gather with your team.
11:10 AM The Walk, Outdoors or Indoors
*OUTDOOR Option*: SHORT walk around the block for those who wish to walk. Get a limited sense of how it feels to experience homelessness in Evanston in the winter, and help raise awareness of homelessness in our community.
*INDOOR Option*: Stay in the church, in community, and “walk in spirit” until the walkers return. Music will be provided.
Event cancellation notification: In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the Walk, you will be notified via email by 7 AM on the day of the Walk.